La Alborada Market brings Mexican food, culture, and history to Minneapolis's Corcoran neighborhood

By Stephanie Fox, Global Groceries

Recently I've enjoyed finding new ethnic markets in the Twin Cities suburbs—but with the price of gasoline spiking, I needed to find an ethnic grocery a little closer to home. I headed up Chicago Avenue toward the Lake Street, then turned east keeping my eyes open for some place interesting. That’s how I ended up at La Alborada Market at the corner of Lake and 19th, a mostly Mexican grocery owned by the Cruz family.

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Higher education budget heads to Dayton's desk

By Sarah Lemagie, Session Daily

Rep. Gene Pelowski describes provisions of the conference committee report on the omnibus higher education bill HF1692, during floor debate May 17. The bill passed 76-56. (Photo by Paul Battaglia)

A budget bill that would freeze tuition at Minnesota’s public colleges and universities is one step away from becoming law.

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What is Developmental Dual Language?

By Mary Turck, TC Daily Planet

Green Central is implementing a program called Developmental Dual Language, one of four dual language approaches in MPS, along with Two-Way Dual Language Programs, Transitional Dual Language Programs, and Heritage and Culture programs. The program is also in place at Jefferson in grades K-2 and at Andersen United elementary school. A working document from MPS describes the goals of DDL:

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Minneapolis school superintendent Bernadeia Johnson meets Latino parents from Green Central Park school

By Sheila Regan, TC Daily Planet

Bernadeia Johnson at meeting with Latino families. (Photo by Sheila Regan)

When Mayela de la Rosa Cardenas invited me to a meeting between Latino parents at Green Central and Minneapolis Public School Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson, I accepted without hesitation.

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Ordered out, invited in

By Sheila Regan, Behind the Story

I've attended a number of meetings at schools, but I've only been told to leave one.

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Immigrant driver's license bill passes MN Senate, goes to MN House

By Lisa Peterson-de la Cueva, TC Daily Planet

A crowd of supporters hug state senators who voted yes on SF271 only moments before.

The Minnesota State Capitol filled with loud cheers and chants of "Sí, se pudo," ("Yes we could") Saturday night, after the Senate passed a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. The next step: the bill would need to pass the full House of Representatives before the May 20 adjournment to have a chance of becoming law.  Governor Dayton has promised he will meet with the bill's supporters if it is passed by the legislature. 

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Screaming On. Reflections on Lao American Horror Poetry

By Bryan Thao Worra, Lao'd and Clear

As I prepare for the release of my next book, DEMONSTRA, this year, some ask why much of my poetic work is centered on horror, compared to other writers who escaped the Southeast Asian civ

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OUR STORIES | Sheeko: Documenting Somali youth diaspora stories

By Lolla Mohammed Nur, TC Daily Planet

Fartun Abdi is passionate about preserving her generation's oral histories.

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Pondering Lao American Speculative Dance

By Bryan Thao Worra, Lao'd and Clear

In the aftermath of my exhibit and presentations during the Beyond the Other Side of the Eye Exhibit in February in Minneapolis, one concept that has been lingering with me that I haven't

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Mom, student, tireless community voice: A profile of Chanida Phaengdara Potter

By Jeff Achen, The Uptake

It’s 3 p.m. and it’s New Year’s Day, 2556 –- in Lao culture. On this pleasant April Saturday, Lao community members are filing into the gymnasium at the Crystal Community Center — the men in crisp grey and black suits and the women in heels and shimmering dresses.

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